Ep 04: Personality Disorders as Ice Cream Flavors

Ep 04: Personality Disorders as Ice Cream Flavors

Author: Dr. Rebecca Houvener, Psy.D. LCP June 18, 2024 Duration: 45:35
In this episode, we discuss the different types of personality disorders and compare them to flavors of ice cream. We explore the personality disorders that are always in season and the ones that come and go depending on cultural and social factors. Highlighting the “ingredients” that make up each disorder and how they manifest, we explore the DSM-5-TR classifications of: Cluster A (odd or eccentric), Cluster B (dramatic or erratic), and Cluster C (anxious or fearful). If you want to jump to a specific cluster, just use one of the timestamps/chapters below. If you’re new to personality disorders, we recommend starting at timestamp 11:17 and returning to the beginning after a more thorough explanation of each disorder. Chapters 00:00 - Intro/Overview of the Personality Flavors02:13 - Personality Flavors Always in Season03:12 - Pandemic Personality Flavors05:14 - Mid Pandemic Personality Flavors06:18 - End of Pandemic Personality Flavors07:15 - Personality Flavors not often in Season11:17 - DSM Clusters ABC Overview Cluster A11:48 - Cluster A12:14 - Cluster A: Paranoid PD14:55 - Cluster A: Schizotypal PD19:21 - Cluster A: Schizoid PD Cluster B22:33 - Cluster B23:10 - Cluster B: Antisocial PD27:39 - Cluster B: Borderline PD29:41 - Cluster B: Histrionic PD31:51 - Cluster B: Narcissistic PD32:43 - Antisocial PD vs Narcissistic PD Cluster C36:20 - Cluster C36:40 - Cluster C: Avoidant PD37:34 - Schizoid PD vs Avoidant PD38:08 - Borderline PD vs Avoidant PD39:16 - Cluster C: Dependent PD41:38 - Cluster C: OCPD44:27 - Conclusion

On the Personality Couch podcast, the subtle and often confusing tensions that shape our daily lives are brought into focus. Hosted by clinical psychologists Dr. Rebecca Houvener (“Doc Bok”) and Dr. Cheyenne Fisher (“Doc Fish”), this conversation moves beyond abstract theory to examine the real-world friction we navigate. Every other week, they take apart those puzzling interactions-the off-kilter feeling with a relative, the unexpected clash with a colleague-and trace them back to their roots in personality structure. Their dialogue is a practical exploration, offering listeners a framework to understand not just others, but their own reactions and patterns. You’ll hear detailed breakdowns of complex relational dynamics, all discussed with the clarity and nuance that comes from clinical expertise. The aim is to provide actionable insight, transforming confusion into comprehension. This isn’t about labeling people; it’s about deciphering the hidden language of human behavior that operates in our friendships, families, workplaces, and broader culture. By tuning in, you gain a shared vocabulary for the unspoken, making sense of the conflicts we all face but don’t always know how to address. The podcast serves as a guide for anyone looking to improve their connections and their own self-awareness, one conversation at a time.
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Ep 55: The Dark Schizoid  | When Detachment Turns Psychopathic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:00
🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex interplay between antisocial and schizoid personalities, highlighting their similarities, d…
Ep 53: Antisocial Personality vs Psychopathy | What's the Difference? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex distinctions between antisocial personality and psychopathy, delving into historical termin…
Ep 52: The 6 Antisocial Subtypes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:46
🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the passive-parasitic and aggressive subtypes from history before jumping into Dr. Theodore Millon’s 6 s…
Ep 51: A New Psychoanalysis of Antisocial Personality Disorder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:59
🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive deep into the complex inner world of antisocial personality disorder, challenging the traditional DSM view…
Ep 50: Antisocial Personality: Everything I Learned is Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:58
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack some of our difficulties understanding antisocial personality disorder in how it combines psychology, mor…
Ep 48: The 4 Attachment Styles and Avoidant Personality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:28
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack attachment and its relationship with avoidant personality disorder. We explore the four main attachment s…
Ep 47: Avoidant Personality | The 6 Subtypes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive into Avoidant Personality Disorder, exploring Dr. Theodore Millon's six subtypes. We discuss a few interest…